A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4390690 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4392737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4390513 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8499 time: 2020-07-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0793c3eb4e3f3218ca9f4f1385b37122fb567c2f2a914e6dae1c084c40337c7bBlock Operator
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